Manager, HR Services

Karen Cavanaugh-Schroder

Manager, HR Services | Chicago, Illinois

Karen began her career with Insperity in December of 2012. She has more than 15 years of experience in the areas of leadership, performance management, strategic planning and employee relations. She is a senior human resource specialist with Insperity where she currently works with clients to identify key HR solutions to help clients grow their company and meet their business goals. She is certified in PERFORMANCE THINKING® PRACTITIONER PROGRAM – formerly Six Boxes. Karen has her bachelor's in social work and psychology from the University of Iowa. She received her Master of Business Administration in professional human resources and she holds SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications.

Build a robust employee recognition program that motivates your team

Are you doing enough to recognize your employees? Here's how to build an employee recognition program that aligns with your business goals.

Training and performance

Feeling understaffed? 7 helpful tips for leading a lean team

Too much work and too few employees? Being understaffed can feel like a no-win situation. Here is how to proceed with employee morale intact.

Strategy and planning

Managing remote employees: 8 tips and best practices

Managing remote employees is everyday practice now, right? Has your leadership style changed? Check if you're utilizing these best practices.

Leadership and management

What is a flexible workplace – and why should your company be one?

Employees want flexibility at work. But what does this mean for your business? Find out how to be a flexible workplace with these tips.

Strategy and planning

Managing remote teams: 9 tips to handle difficult conversations over distances

Having difficult conversations with employees is hard – especially when you’re managing remote teams. Here are some tips to make it easier.

Leadership and management

Manage up to your boss – your team will thank you for it

It's on you to manage up to your boss – to build a relationship of trust and help set realistic expectations for your team. Here's how.

Leadership and management

My employee has jury duty: an employer’s guide

Serving on a jury is a civic duty of citizenship. Here's a jury duty guide for employers for when an employee is summoned.

Regulatory compliance

Managing emotional employees: 10 tips for keeping your cool

Every leader dreads managing emotional employees, but it's an important skill to cultivate. Here's 10 tips to handle volatile conversations.

Leadership and management

Do you have needy employees? Check out these management tips

How do you manage the needy employee who seems to always be in your office looking for direction or reassurance? These seven savvy tips should help.

Leadership and management

How to increase employee engagement from the top down

It's critical to increase employee engagement, which will help your productivity and bottom line. Follow these tips.

Leadership and management

Announcement of employee termination — what to tell staff

Telling your team a co-worker has been fired is never pleasant, but if handled correctly, you can avoid potential problems. Tips on how to tell staff here.

Leadership and management

How to Spot Employee Theft and What You Can Do About It

The majority of your employees are hardworking, loyal, dedicated professionals – the heart of your business. But what happens when deception, theft or fraud raises its ugly head? Find out how to be prepared if this happens to you and how to minimize the damage to your business.

Policies and procedures